Testimonials

Hi Randy,
Our first cousin, Nancy Oestreicher Black and her daughter, Michele were lovely to attend in spite of the thunderstorm forecast. Nancy grew up 4 blocks away from John and me in Shrewsbury and is my dearest cousin. And, Michele, was always John’s favorite in the next generation of cousins as subsequently also have become her children.
My maternal aunt and uncle, Fred and Nancy Merton Oestreicher are also interred in our Westbury-Merton-Oestreicher Pearman family plot. 
After the graveside service, Nancy immediately e-mailed me that the minister delivered a nice sermon and closed with 23rd Psalms as I had requested.
Pastor Marlowe had telephoned me yesterday to inquire about John so he could personalize the committal service. I appreciate his thoughtful gesture.
(2 new entries for my personal lexicon: committal service and comorbidities)
Ron and I wish to thank you for all the e-mails and telephone exchanges as you navigated us from 2,000 miles away through the last week in such turbulent and extraordinary times.  And, then the unforeseen weekend delay due to the new Juneteenth holiday.
Thank you so much for taking  and forwarding the two photos. I am so relieved the rain held off for the four of you. The brown casket is beautiful (as are the clouds in your first photo!).
My maternal great-grandparents and grandparents were very wise to have chosen Valhalla Cemetery more than a century ago!
I hope you have at least penciled in a well-deserved vacation on your calendar with many front line bonus days away from cell phones and e-mails!
Stay safe and well.
Sincerely,
Pat Schwarz